Estate Agent Talk
Moving Up In The World: Finding Your Dream Home
Finding your dream home is one of life’s most exciting and transformative experiences. Whether you’re looking to upsize, relocate, or finally purchase that ideal property you’ve always envisioned, the journey is both thrilling and filled with important decisions. As you embark on this path, it’s essential to plan carefully, consider your priorities, and approach the…
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Securing Insurance for Properties with Subsidence: What You Need to Know
Subsidence is a significant concern for property owners, particularly those looking to protect their investments with adequate insurance. This structural issue, which occurs when the ground beneath a building shifts or sinks, can cause severe damage to foundations, walls, and other critical components of a property. For homeowners and buyers, understanding how to secure insurance…
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Key Inquiries to Make Before Finalising Your Property Purchase
Buying a property is one of the most significant investments of your life. In navigating through the complex world of real estate, especially in places like Bolton, it becomes increasingly important to ask the questions that will lead you to make informed decisions about what to invest in. Bolton, one of the most vibrant towns…
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Why Hiring an Architect is Essential for Large-Scale Projects
An architect is always necessary whenever one considers a large project, either a commercial building, a multi-residential complex, or public structure. Architects bring skill, vision, and functionality into every project so that, aside from beauty, it must be safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations. That is why hiring an architect is very essential in a…
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2025 Predictions for the housebuilding sector
Tim Foreman, Managing Director of Land and New Homes, Leaders Romans Group (LRG): Uncertainty was the theme of 2024, thanks to the general election, a ‘painful’ Budget and a slower than expected reduction in interest rates. But from a market point of view, uncertainty resulting in a slow-down has the advantage of creating pent-up demand…
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Quality of local high street still a major draw for property hunters despite a noticeable deterioration
A new survey of 2,000 UK adults found: 51% said having a thriving local high street is essential when choosing where to live 28% would pay more for a property if a great local high street was nearby But 54% said their local high street has deteriorated over the past five years 78% want the…
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Security from the start: Essential cybersecurity tips for startups
Startups are exciting, but as you’re spinning many plates when bringing your idea to life, it can be easy to miss out steps along the way. However, there are a few elements to your business where cutting corners should never be an option. In today’s world, as cyber attacks are becoming more complex and sophisticated…
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NPPF Review – Thoughts from the Industry
Following the publication of the revised NPPF earlier today, Here are some thoughts from the Industry on the following: 1.5 houses per square km per year 6 year housing land supply Grey belt – ‘Green Belt that doesn’t conform to the Green Belt purposes and with a new colour’ The removal of the blanket 50%…
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NPPF comment – Boyer
Following the publication of the revised NPPF earlier today, Lawrence Turner and Michelle Quan, Directors of Boyer have provided comment on: The 1.5 million new home dilemma Green Belt Modernising planning committees Need for government intervention Neighbourhood Planning Lawrence Turner, Director, Boyer In the wake of the Labour Government’s ambitious plan to build 1.5…
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NPPF review welcomed, but SMEs still wait for support
The Government has released its response to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders, said: “The NPPF review reintroduces much needed mandatory housing targets, permits more land allocation through a new definition of grey belt, and establishes golden rules for greenbelt usage, which at first…
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Navigating trends, challenges, and opportunities: Five areas to watch in real estate in 2025
Navigating trends, challenges, and opportunities: Five areas to watch in real estate in 2025 By Tom Brown, Managing Director, Real Estate at Ingenious As we move toward 2025, the UK real estate market is navigating a complex and ever-evolving landscape. Investors must weigh evolving factors such as political uncertainties, shifts in rental demand, and…
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Understanding the Settlement Period in Real Estate: A Buyer’s Guide
The journey to purchasing a property is an exciting one, but it’s also filled with important milestones. Among these, the settlement period stands out as a crucial stage in finalising your real estate transaction. Understanding the ins and outs of the settlement period can help you navigate this process with confidence and ease. This guide…
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UK government ignoring construction costs and threatening housing delivery
Commenting on how the UK government is overlooking construction costs, damaging UK housing delivery, Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners, said: “Government initiatives such as the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme and £5bn allocation for new homes are clearly positive initiatives. However, a critical issue remains overlooked: the cripplingly high construction costs that severely limit the number…
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Five real estate opportunities to watch out for in 2025
Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at ASK Partners gives his opinion on five significant real estate opportunities in 2025. The UK real estate market in 2025 is set to offer a diverse range of opportunities. Key growth areas include build-to-rent (BTR), co-living spaces, student housing, hotels and offices. These sectors present promising avenues for investment…
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2025 Predictions for Residential Property Investment
Andy Jones, Group Director of Corporate & BTR at Leaders Romans Group (LRG), thinks that 2025 is set to be a good year for residential property investment. Government support for increased professionalism in the rental sector Fortunately for property investment, the government’s political ambition – and self-imposed, non-negotiable target – of delivering 1.5 homes this…
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